5. SET UP PROCEDURE

EO1-33006

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

This machine has the following requirements:

The host computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port.

To communicate with host, either an RS-232C cable or Centronics cable is required.

(1)RS-232C cable .......... 9 pins

(2)Centronics cable ....... 36 pins

To print a label format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.

Interface Cables

To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:

Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalized connector housings.

Kept as short as possible.

Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.

Should not be tied to power line conduits.

RS-232C Cable description

The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host computer should be one of the following two types:

NOTE: Use the RS-232C cable which connector securing screws are inch type.

DB-9S

Connector to PC

PIN No.

Signal

1N.C.

2RXD

3TXD

4DTR

5GND

6DSR

7RTS

8CTS

9N.C.

Housing Shield

DB-25S

Connector to PC

PIN No.

Signal

1Shield

2TXD

3RXD

4RTS

5CTS

6DSR

7GND

20 DTR

DB-9P

Connector to Printer

 

 

 

 

 

PIN No.

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

N.C.

 

 

 

 

 

2

TXD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

RXD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

DSR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

DTR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

CTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

RTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

N.C.

 

 

 

 

 

Housing

Shield

 

 

 

 

 

DB-9P

Connector to Printer

PIN No.

Signal

1N.C.

2TXD

3

RXD

4

DSR

5

GND

6

DTR

7

CTS

8RTS

9N.C.

Fig. 5-1

5.2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Use a grounded electrical outlet do not use adapter plug.

Be sure there is adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.

Keep your work environment static free.

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